What allergens are common in Madison in late February and March as spring approaches?
Answer: Tree pollen. This is the very beginning of the spring pollen season in North Alabama, and trees like maple, juniper, alder, and elm begin pollinating heavily.
The Start of the Spring Pollen Season
While you may get a break from pollen in December and January, February marks the start of the spring allergy season. Tree pollen is the dominant allergen during this period.
If you are allergic to trees like maple, alder, juniper, and later, oak and pine, your symptoms will likely begin in late February and ramp up significantly through March and April.
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